SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars face the Tennessee State Tigers, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, February 21.

The best betting angle could be Tennessee State against the spread. You can land -115 that the market leaders are able to cover the -3.5 line and they are more than capable when playing SIUE.

SIU Edwardsville Cougars were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 62-52 reverse against Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.

Tennessee State Tigers last game saw them claim a 89-80 home win over Lindenwood Lions.

Head-to-Head Statistics

SIUE beat Tennessee State when the teams last met. It was a 74-66 scoreline. SIUE have enjoyed four consecutive wins against Tennessee State. They’ve landed 5 victories from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tennessee State	18-9	2190	2059	131	10-2	8-7	1W
SIU Edwardsville	17-11	2003	1816	187	8-5	9-6	2L

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SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State Prediction & Picks

This expert SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing Tennessee State at -3.5 in this college showdown. We can get odds of -115 and this is our best pick.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball predictions are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date college hoops stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State stats:

• The -3.5 line has been covered by Tennessee State in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Tennessee State in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -3.5 line has been covered by Tennessee State in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The +3.5 line hasn’t been covered by SIUE in 2 consecutive games.

Tennessee State -3.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

SIUE 66 - 72 Tennessee State

We’re going for Tennessee State to win by a 72-66 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

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SIU Edwardsville vs Tennessee State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Due to Tennessee State being overwhelming favorites, you are unlikely to find any juice on the Moneyline. However, there’s an alternative angle by looking at the spread for this college game.

There is a spread of 3.5 and total points has a line of 143.5. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those that want to back Under 143.5 can find odds of -108 available.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

SIUE

-

Tennessee State

-

Point Spread

SIUE +3.5

-105

Tennessee State -3.5

-115

Total Points

Under 143.5

-108

Over 143.5

-112

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SIU Edwardsville Stats

Tennessee State Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 130.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 128.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 143.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 67.80 pts and allowed 62.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 66.10 pts and allowed 62.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 160.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 143.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.80 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 84.00 pts and allowed 76.30 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Ohio Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UT Martin	20-9	2078	1839	239	11-2	9-7	2L
Tennessee State	18-9	2190	2059	131	10-2	8-7	1W
Southeast Missouri	17-11	2101	1982	119	9-4	8-7	2W
SIU Edwardsville	17-11	2003	1816	187	8-5	9-6	2L
Morehead State	16-12	2130	2120	10	10-2	6-10	4W
Lindenwood	16-12	2213	2056	157	9-4	7-8	2L
Tennessee Tech	12-16	2078	2098	-20	7-6	5-10	2W
Little Rock	11-17	1971	2084	-113	6-4	5-13	1W
Eastern Illinois	11-17	1885	1970	-85	9-5	2-12	1L
Southern Indiana	6-21	1859	1991	-132	3-10	3-11	1W
Western Illinois	4-23	1758	2095	-337	3-9	1-14	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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